History
- Temple University's history begins in 1884, when a young working man asked Russell Conwell if he could tutor him at night.
- A well-known Philadelphia minister, Conwell quickly said yes. It wasn't long before he was teaching several dozen students—working people who could only attend class at night but had a strong desire to make something of themselves.
Education
- Temple University educates a vibrant student body and creates new knowledge through innovative teaching, research and other creative endeavors.
- Our urban setting provides transformative opportunities for engaged scholarship, experiential learning, and discovery of self, others and the world. We open our doors to a diverse community of learners and scholars who strive to make the possible real.
Research
- Temple is investing millions of dollars into new and upgraded facilities as part of the Visualize Temple campus plan and the complementary Verdant Temple landscaping plan.
- Temple’s vibrant residential campus continues to evolve, with exciting new academic and recreation spaces, as well as significant renovations and upgrades.
Career
- The Temple University Career Center is a central resource that builds collaborative relationships among the Temple community, and empowers students and alumni through comprehensive career development services, driving successful careers.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (18)
- Postgraduate Certificate Disability Studies Certificate
- M.P.H. Epidemiology
- Postgraduate Certificate Global Health Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate - Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing And Regulatory Affairs
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Pharmaceutical Labeling, Advertising And Promotions
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Sterile Process Manufacturing
- M.H.A. Health Administration
- M.P.H. Health Policy and Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Healthcare Innovation Management Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Interdisciplinary Health Communication Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Maternal and Child Health Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health Law Research Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health Preparedness and Response Certificate
- M.Sc. Recreational Therapy
Business & Management (16)
- M.Acc Accountancy
- B.B.A. Accounting
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Digital Marketing
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Engineering Project Management Certificate
- M.B.A. Executive Program
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Pharmaceutical Labeling, Advertising And Promotions
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Strategic Communication And Cross-cultural Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate Human Resource Management Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Innovation Strategy Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate New Product Development Certificate
Education & Training (13)
- M.S.Ed. Accomplished Teaching
- M.S.Ed. Career and Technical Education
- Postgraduate Certificate College Access and Success Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Computer Science Instruction Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate English Language Teaching Certificate
- M.Ed. Higher Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Instructional Learning Technology Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Leadership in Instructional Technology for Higher Education Certificate
- M.Mus. Music Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Health Education Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Teaching in Higher Education for the Creative Disciplines Certificate
Engineering & Technology (6)
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics Certificate
- MENG Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Engineering Project Management Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate - Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing And Regulatory Affairs
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Sterile Process Manufacturing
Computer Science & IT (5)
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Computer Science Instruction Certificate
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- Postgraduate Certificate Health Informatics Certificate
Social Sciences (5)
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Strategic Communication And Cross-cultural Leadership
- M.P.P Public Policy
- Postgraduate Certificate Spanish for the Health Professions Certificate
Humanities (4)
- Postgraduate Certificate English Language Teaching Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate English as a Second Language Certificate
- Postgraduate Certificate Interdisciplinary Health Communication Certificate
- M.A. Liberal Arts
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Postgraduate Certificate Graduate Certificate - food regulatory affairs and quality assurance
- M.S.W. Social Work
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- M.Mus. Music Education
- Postgraduate Certificate New Product Development Certificate
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Postgraduate Certificate Destination Management
- M.Sc. Sport Business
Law (2)
- LL.M. Transnational Law
- LL.M. Trial Advocacy
Journalism & Media (1)
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Relations Online Graduate Certificate
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
Student services
Administration:
- Academic Affairs and Assessment
- Alumni Relations
- Board of Trustees
- Bursar
- Campus Operations
- CFO and Treasurer
- Dean of Students
- Emergency Management
- Enrollment Management
- Equal Opportunity Compliance
- Ethics and Compliance
- Faculty Development and Affairs
- Faculty Senate
- Government, Community and Public Affairs
- Institutional Advancement
- Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL)
- International Affairs
- President
- Provost
- Research Administration
- Student Affairs
- Undergraduate Studies
- University Communications
- University Counsel
Housing services
Campus Services:
- Academic Resource Center
- Advising
- Bookstore
- Business Services
- Campus Recreation
- Campus Safety
- Class Scheduling
- Diamond Dollars
- Digital Document Services
- Dining
- Disability Resources and Services
- Facilities Management
- Housing and Residential Life
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Leadership Development
- Moving Services and Surplus Furniture
- Parking
- Planning and Design
- Post Office
- Real Estate
- Registrar
- Space Management
- Special Event Setups
- Student Activities
- Study Abroad
- Sustainability
- Teaching and Learning Center
- Travel
- Veterans Affairs
Library services
- Temple University Libraries bring together collections, people and services to facilitate teaching, learning and research success.
- We rank among the top university research libraries in North America and hold membership in the prestigious Association of Research Libraries.
Medical services
Health and Wellness:
- Athletics
- Campus Recreation
- Environmental Health and Radiation Safety
- Employee Health Services
- Student Health Services
- Tuttleman Counseling Services
- Wellness Resource Center
Campus life
- To know what Temple is really about, you have to experience it firsthand.
- Our Main Campus is an energetic community of students, faculty, and local culture. And the opportunities don't stop there.
- For Temple students, all of Philadelphia is a place to learn and branch out.
Sports facilities
- Recreational Sports activities have traditionally been among the most popular of the non-academic pursuits of college students.
- College life is more exciting and fulfilling when classroom learning is supplemented by a varied and productive array of leisure endeavors.
- The primary goal of the Department of Campus Recreation is to provide the university community with quality-oriented leisure time opportunities in a safe environment.
- These sport-related activities may take many forms, such as intramurals, sport clubs, informal recreation, special events, aquatics, group fitness, adapted recreation or student staff development.
Student clubs
- You will never be bored at Temple. On a daily basis, you can choose from an eclectic array of cultural, athletic and social activities, such as student-run clubs, community-service projects, athletic events and musical performances.
- These activities aren't simply time fillers. They're also opportunities to meet fellow students and expand your personal and professional networks.
- Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 (267-284-5000).
- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.